Excerpt: ... filed a complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Open Book Account; and 3) Account Stated. Plaintiff alleges on June 1, 2016, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into an agreement whereby Defendant would engage Plaintiff to interpret images based on a fee schedule. However, Plaintiff has not paid for services provided in August, September or October 2022 and now is indebted for $127,485.00. Credit for two ...

Excerpt: ...ommunity at large. On January 10, 2023, the court appointed a receiver. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Petitioner's Motion to Amend Petition is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Petitioner City of Los Angeles moves this court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 473 for an order amending the petition to add additional respondents that may have financial interest in the real property owned by Respondent Karen Khacheryan, which is the subject of this abat...

Excerpt: ...h of decedent Shiva Lorasbi. On July 17, 2018, decedent died from the effects of primary angiitis of the central nervous system and vasculitis. Plaintiffs contend on July 2, 2018, decedent had presented herself to Defendant West Hills Hospital with complaints of severe headache and fever. It is alleged that due to Defendants' failure to properly diagnose the decedent as well as provide proper treatment, decedent passed away. On January 9, 2020, P...

Excerpt: ...nding Party: Defendant Ford Motor Company BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action. Plaintiffs Nemat Asgari and Karem Saldarriaga filed a complaint against Ford Motor Company for 1. Violation of Song-Beverly Act; 2. Violation of Magnuson- Moss Act; and 3. Violation of The Consumer Legal Remedies Act. On April 15, 2018, they purchased a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect. Plaintiffs allege the Vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and no...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff alleges it served a Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Ben Sayani and Shahram Sayani's Demurrer is OVERRULED. DISCUSSION Defendants demur to the unlawful detainer action on the grounds that the pleading does not state facts sufficient to state a cause of action. A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings, i.e., it raises issues of law, not fact, regarding the for...

Excerpt: ...s, Inc., Aria Music Group, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intentional Interference with Contract; 2) Negligence; 3) Trespass; 4) Violations of Civil Code § 1798.93; 5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; 6) Professional Negligence; 7) Unfair Business Practices; 8) Fraudulent Concealment; 9) Negligent Misrepresentation; 10) Fraud; 11) Slander of Title; 12) Constructive Fraud...

Excerpt: ...tiff were husband and wife. On November 15, 2015, Judgment in the dissolution matter of Diamond v. Diamond, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BD593432, was entered in the sum of $274,409 (“Judgment”). Susan was the legal and/or equitable owner of the subject property. On October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, Plaintiff alleges the Harbs and Susan entered into an agreement transferri...

Excerpt: ...the City of Los Angeles for false imprisonment, assault, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on June 14, 2023, naming Charles Monk, an employee of the City of Los Angeles, as a defendant. Plaintiff alleges while Mr. Monk was doing road work near Plaintiff's home, Mr. Monk jumped in front of Plaintiff's car, forcing Plaintiff to stop. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...intiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lockhart Developm...

Excerpt: ...ecember 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co. asserting causes of action for Violation of Song-Beverly Act and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 17, 2023. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Demurrer is OVERRULED; Defendant Ameri...

Excerpt: ...lation of rent stabilization ordinance, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unlawful and unfair business practices in violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §17200, and implied warranty of habitability. Plaintiff alleges on December 5, 2021, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a lease agreement whereby Plaintiff leased the unit in Defendant's garage. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff paid monthly rent to Defendant even though the constru...

Excerpt: ... policies of workers compensation insurance to the Defendants, bearing Policy Nos. 9276903-20 (covering the period of May 29, 2020 through May 29, 2021) and 9276903-21 (covering the period of May 29, 2021 through December 31, 2021) and Defendants agreed to pay premiums in accordance with the terms and conditions of said policies which provided for payment of premiums. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached parts of both policies and said balance ha...

Excerpt: ...II for breach of contract and breached of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Plaintiff, as landlord, entered into a written, residential lease agreement with Defendant Michael Lamar White, II, as tenant on February 23, 2020. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant ceased making monthly rental payments and caused damage to the property in violation of the lease agreement. Defendant moves to quash the service of summons and complain...

Excerpt: ...l, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that...

Excerpt: ...pril 19, 2023. Plaintiff alleges it served a 3-Day Notice to pay rent or quit on Defendant. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Bill Frontuto's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Defendant Bill Frontuto demurs to the complaint on the grounds there is no landlord-tenant relationship between Plaintiff and Defendant and the Complaint fail to state facts sufficient to constitute any cause of action against the demurring Defendant. A demur...

Excerpt: ...r damages for medical negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs filed their complaint against Regal Medical Group, Inc.; Lakeside Community Healthcare; Northridge Hospital Medical Center; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D.; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D., Inc.; Ryan McBirney, PA; Mary Ann H. Trephan, M.D.; Kalpesh Patel, M.D.; Hrair Darakjian, M.D.; Mission Community Hospital; N'deya Kama, M.D.; Ali Ozhand, M.D.; Emily Alexiadis, NP; and Aaron M. Shelub. [TE...

Excerpt: ...s that Defendant Susan C. Diamond (“Susan”) and Plaintiff were husband and wife. On November 15, 2015, Judgment in the dissolution matter of Diamond v. Diamond, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BD593432, was entered in the sum of $274,409 (“Judgment”). Susan was the legal and/or equitable owner of the subject property. On October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, Plaintiff alleges...

Excerpt: ...ct action. Plaintiff Beverly Hills Investors, Inc. alleges Plaintiff entered into a purchase and sale agreement for certain real property located on Valley Vista Blvd. with Defendant Legacy International, LLC. As part of the agreement, Defendant was to obtain approval and pay for all costs regarding a permit for a retaining wall. The agreement provided if the approval was not provided within three months, then Plaintiff was to retain the funds he...

Excerpt: ...ty at large. On January 10, 2023, the court appointed a receiver. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Petitioner's Motion to Amend Petition is CONTINUED. DISCUSSION Petitioner City of Los Angeles moves this court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 473 for an order amending the petition to add additional respondents that may have financial interest in the real property owned by Respondent Karen Khacheryan, which is the subject of this abatemen...

Excerpt: ...�) and Defendant/Landlord Shahe Boyadjian (“Defendant”). Sabine La Due is Robin La Due's elderly mother. Plaintiffs have sued Boyadjian for alleged issues that arose out of their tenancy. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover unpaid rent. Judgment was ultimately entered in favor of Bo...

Excerpt: ...iff Benjamin A. Betts filed a First Amended Complaint against Defendants Daniel A. Dobson, Digital Video Services, LLC, and Digital Image Associates, LLC for (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; (2) Common Counts-Moneys Had and Received; (3) Unjust Enrichment; (4) Accounting; (5) Conversion of Corporate Assets/Opportunities; (6) Involuntary Dissolution of Limited Liability Company; and (7) Constructive Trust. Plaintiff has filed this derivative action o...

Excerpt: ...intiff”) alleges that it had an agreement to serve as a member of the StubHub Affiliate Program (the “Affiliate Program”) for Defendants eBay, Inc. (“eBay”) and StubHub, Inc. (“StubHub”) (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff's role was to direct consumers to Defendants' ticket platform in exchange for commissions on orders. Plaintiff alleges that it was not being paid commissions according to the terms and conditions of the Aff...

Excerpt: ...¶2.) BACKGROUND On February 2, 2022, Plaintiff Developmental Pathways, Inc. filed a verified complaint against Defendant Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan (“L.A. Care”) for (1) For Writ of Mandamus (C.C.P. § 1085); (2) In The Alternative, For Writ of Administrative Mandamus (C.C.P. § 1094.5); and (3) Intentional Interference with Economic Advantage. Plaintiff sought to have L.A. Care admit P...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: No opposition BACKGROUND On December 22, 2022, Plaintiff Caryl Laverne Burke filed a complaint against Defendants Albertson Companies, The Von Companies, and Caliber Paving, Inc. for negligence and premises liability. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2020, Plaintiff was at the Vons Grocery Store owned and maintained by Defendants when n she was caused to slip and fall as a result of the dangerous conditions of the premises. Specifical...

Excerpt: ...pedic Institute, L.P. Responding Party: Plaintiff Kimberly J. Squire BACKGROUND This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff Kimberly J. Squire alleges Defendants were negligent in the surgery on her leg performed in 2020. Plaintiff alleges Defendants' actions led to Plaintiff suffering a pulmonary embolism in the hospital. Further, their course of treatment post-surgery caused Plaintiff to endure a second injury and a second surgery, as Defen...

Excerpt: ...t 26, 2021, Plaintiff Aida Vartanyan (“Plaintiff”), individually and as a successor-in- interest of Manouk Vartanyan (“Decedent”), filed this action against Defendants Normandie/Wilshire Retirement Hotel, Inc. dba California Healthcare Rehabilitation Center (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center”) and Barlow Respiratory Hospital at Valley Prebysterian Hospital (erroneously sued as “Valle...

Excerpt: ...alleges on March 9, 2021, Plaintiff and Defendant executed an agreement for a repayable loan outlined in a promissory note of $384,328.00 payable in installments. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the agreement by failing to make timely payments as called for in the agreement. Plaintiff's request for entry of default was entered June 27, 2023. On July 7, 2023, this court granted Defendant's Ex Parte Application to Set Aside Default. [TENTATIVE...

Excerpt: ...plaintiff filed a first amended complaint against defendants Westfield Topanga Owner LLC; Westfield Topanga Owner LP; Westfield America Limited Partnership; Westfield DDC Inc.; Westfield DDC LLC; CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.; New Werner Holding Co., Inc.; Werner Co. (erroneously sued as Werner Co. (DE)); Werner Co., dba New Werner Co.; Old Ladder Co. (PA), Inc.; and Old Ladder Co. asserting causes of action for 1) negligence—premises liabil...

Excerpt: ...onsumer Warranty Act. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiffs Maria Romo De Padilla and Maria Padilla filed a complaint against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for 1. Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Express Warranty; 2. Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Implied Warranty; and 3. Violation of The Song- Beverly Act Section 1793.2. Plaintiffs leased a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Plaintiffs allege these causes of action arise out of wa...

Excerpt: ...omazet, Elijah Stiny, and the Estate of Isaac Stiny BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Sonja Domazet, Elijah Stiny, and the Estate of Isaac Stiny (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) sued Defendants West Hills Hospital & Medical Center; Regents of the University of California; Imelda Tio, M.D.; Imelda Tio, M.D. APC; Lauren Hyman, M.D.; Lauren Hyman, M.D. APC; The Partnership For Women's Health; Waleed Doany, M.D.; Waleed Doany, M.D., Inc.; Roy Mansano, M.D.; Roy ...

Excerpt: ...l Caballero Country Club and Jonathan Canter for personal injuries. Plaintiff alleges on December 15, 2022, Plaintiff and Defendant Canter visited the El Caballero Country Club. El Caballero provided Plaintiff and Canter a golf cart, in order to aid Plaintiff and Canter in their round of golf. Plaintiff was the passenger in a golf cart that was being driven by Canter when Canter turned the golf cart in such a manner to cause Plaintiff to be eject...

Excerpt: ...llege Defendants Michael Kaiser and People's Care Holdings, Inc. sold Plaintiffs an unregistered franchise. Plaintiffs allege Defendants made several pre-sale omissions and post-sale omissions, as well asl false and deceptive representations regarding the franchise status of A Right Place for Seniors International, LLC. On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants, asserting causes of action for (1) Violation of the Californi...

Excerpt: ...and Jonathan M. Davis BACKGROUND This action involves a mortgage foreclosure. Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan M. Davis filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of Mstr Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Trust 2006-OA2 (“U.S. Bank”); Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper (“Nationstar”) and Quality Loan Service Corporation for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and ...

Excerpt: ...Hayk Shishoyan and Hats Enterprises, LLC BACKGROUND On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff YS Properties, LLC filed a complaint against Hayk Shishoyan, Hats Enterprises, LLC and Hats Enterprises LLC dba Encino Tailors for breach of written contract and breach of guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay monthly rent for their commercial lease with Plaintiff. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Hayk Shishoyan to Provide ...

Excerpt: ...defendants' negligent acts and omissions, on January 24, 2019, while Plaintiff was pulling communication cables through a patch of ceiling, fell from his ladder through ceiling panels and struck his head on a concrete floor, which knocked him unconscious. As a result, plaintiff has suffered severe physical injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, emotional injuries, and economic injuries. On August 26, 2021, plaintiff filed a first amended c...

Excerpt: ... Humberto Grijalba, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Vanessa Silvia Grijalba Perez, and Silvia Cecilia Perez Barrios, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Vanessa Silvia Grijalba Perez filed a complaint against Yuvia Iris Vargas Pena, Guadalupe Vargas, and Infiniti of Van Nuys for Wrongful Death, Survivor Action Based on General Negligence, Survivor Action Based on Motor Vehicle Negligence, and Survivor Actio...

Excerpt: ...ntal Health Examination TENTATIVE RULING Centinela Valley Union High School District, et al.'s Motion for Order Granting Leave to Take Subsequent Deposition of Twynlette Thompson is denied without prejudice. Centinela Valley Union High School District, et al.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Mental Health Examination is denied. Background Plaintiff filed his Complaint on November 15, 2017. Plaintiff's operative Third Amended Complaint was filed on ...

Excerpt: ...efendants Imbue Medical Corporation dba EllEve Med Spa and Cutera Inc., alleging causes of action for negligence, battery, strict liability, negligent hiring, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 25, 2023. Plaintiff alleges on February 16, 2021, she presented to EllEve Med Spa, to undergo a body sculpting treatment using a truSculpt iD body sculpting machine. Plaintiff alleges during...

Excerpt: ...t, LLP filed a complaint against Bryan K. Bond for failing to remit payment of statements for forensic accounting services rendered. Defendant Bond filed a cross-complaint on May 30, 2023 for breach of contract. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant White Zuckerman Warsavsky Luna & Hunt, LLP's Demurrer to the Cross-Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant White Zuckerman Warsavsky Luna & Hunt, LL...

Excerpt: ...ff Amanda Idoko (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for (1) fraud/intentional misrepresentation, (2) negligent misrepresentation, (3) conversion, (4) breach of contract against Defendants Makini Regal Designs, LLC (“MRD”), Fete Atelier (“FA”), Makini R. Martin (“Martin”), and Nia Jervier (“Jervier”). This matter arises from defendants breach of contract relating to the interior design of Plaintiff's home ...

Excerpt: ...tation, unjust enrichment, defamation – libel, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on May 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges she rented a guesthouse at Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges Defendant made a series of false representations intended to induce Plaintiff to enter into the lease agreement including that the subject property was 700 square feet, with its own dedicated pr...

Excerpt: ...ject Property”). Henry Becker (“Defendant Becker”) is a manager and/or employee of Defendant Hunt. Since about 2015, Raul Aguila (“Plaintiff Aguila”) was a tenant of the Subject Property. Orley Onofre (“Plaintiff Onofre”) is an employee of Plaintiff Aguila. Plaintiffs Aguila and Onofre (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), allege, beginning in January of 2022, Defendant Becker has engaged in a pattern of racist and harassing behavior in...

Excerpt: ...hine's Place, II alleging (1) Wrongful Death – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (2) Survival – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (3) Wrongful Death – Negligence; (4) Survival – Negligence; and (5) Elder Abuse. Plaintiff alleges her mother, Joyce Soronow, was a resident of Sunshine's Place, II. While under Sunshine's care, Plaintiff alleges failed to provide for her basic needs, caused a lapse in her care, an...

Excerpt: ... defamation – libel, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on May 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges she rented a guesthouse at Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges Defendant made a series of false representations intended to induce Plaintiff to enter into the lease agreement including that the subject property was 700 square feet, with its own dedicated private yard and a pool tabl...

Excerpt: ...us Parvizian alleges he tripped and fell over a lifted portion of the sidewalk outside Defendant Whitefield's property, West Valley Upholstery. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Whitefield, West Valley Upholstery Inc., City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles asserting causes of action for negligence and premises liability. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants West Valley Upholstery, Inc. and Steven Whi...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs” or “La Dues”) and Defendant/Landlord Shahe Boyadjian (“Defendant”). Sabine La Due is Robin La Due's elderly mother. Plaintiffs have sued Boyadjian for alleged issues that arose out of their tenancy. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover unpaid rent. Judgment was ultima...

Excerpt: ... Defendants were to find Plaintiff a suitable tenant for their commercial building. Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented to Plaintiff they found a tenant who would run a legal smoke shop and ran a background check on the tenant; however, these representations were false. Plaintiff alleges Defendants did not run a background check and the tenant operated a cannabis shop in violation of the agreement and as prohibited by the Department of Canna...

Excerpt: ...redondo BACKGROUND On January 14, 2022, Plaintiffs Joseph Shrauger, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shrauger, Priscilla Shrauger, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shrauger, and Limbonia Arredondo, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shraugher filed a complaint for elder and dependent abuse/neglect, willful misconduct, general negligence...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Claimant Claims Recovery Service, Inc. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Noel Lustig, M.D., Inc. d/b/a Psychiatric Medical Group (“PMG”) brings this case, alleging the misappropriation of receivables due PMG by Defendants Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., a Professional Corporation (“Nehorayan Corp.”) and its principal Marc Nehorayan (“Dr. Nehorayan”). On July 10, 2019, PMG filed its original complaint. On October 25, 2022, PMG filed its second ...

Excerpt: ...ion, (3) conversion, (4) breach of contract against Defendants Makini Regal Designs, LLC (“MRD”), Fete Atelier (“FA”), Makini R. Martin (“Martin”), and Nia Jervier (“Jervier”). This matter arises from defendants breach of contract relating to the interior design of Plaintiff's home (the “subject contract”), and their fabrication of receipts related to the interior design. On June 24, 2022, MRD, Martin, and Jervier (hereinafter...